Lake Wendouree, Ballarat

Name: Lake Wendouree
Address: Ballarat, Australia

#14 among attractions in Ballarat

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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Lake Wendouree is an artificially-created and maintained shallow urban lake located adjacent to the suburb of the same name in the city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The name Wendouree comes from a local Aboriginal word wendaaree which means 'go away': a story is told that when settler William Cross Yuille asked a local indigenous woman what the name of the swamp was, that was her reply. ()

Alternative names: Length: 6562 ftWidth: 4593 ftAverage depth: 7 ftElevation: 1483 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°33'1"S, 143°50'2"E

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Lake Wendouree – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ballarat Tramway Museum, Stockland Wendouree, Eureka Stadium, Ballarat Botanical Gardens.

0.8 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Tram
Ballarat Tramway Museum, Ballarat
20 min walk • The Ballarat Tramway Museum is a window into the bygone era of public transport in the city of Ballarat, Australia. Nestled within the picturesque surrounds of the Botanical Gardens, this museum offers a unique glimpse into the history of electric trams which once were...
1.2 miNW
City, Shopping, Shopping centre
Stockland Wendouree, Ballarat
31 min walk • Stockland Wendouree is a premier shopping destination located in the heart of Ballarat, Australia. This expansive shopping center serves as a one-stop destination for both locals and visitors, offering a wide array of retail options, dining experiences, and essential...
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Eureka Stadium, Ballarat
28 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Ballarat, Eureka Stadium stands as a modern testament to Australia's passion for sport. Officially known as Mars Stadium due to sponsorship, this contemporary sports venue has become a cornerstone of the local community and a symbol of...
0.7 miW
Picturesque gardens with a greenhouse
Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat
18 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Ballarat, the Ballarat Botanical Gardens stand as a verdant oasis and a testament to Victorian-era horticultural elegance. Established in the 1850s, these gardens sprawl across 40 hectares on the western shore of Lake Wendouree...
0.7 miW
Memorial
Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Ballarat
18 min walk • The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat, Victoria, stands as a solemn tribute to the courage and sacrifice of Australian servicemen and women who endured captivity during wars. Unveiled on February 6, 2004, this poignant memorial is dedicated to the...
0.4 miSE
37°33'19"S • 143°50'17"E
Ballarat Yacht Club, Ballarat
11 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1.1 miSE
Park
Sturt Street Gardens, Ballarat
29 min walk • The Sturt Street Gardens is a central reservation running along Sturt Street, one of the main thoroughfares of Ballarat. The formal gardens span 13 city blocks from Grenville Street in the east to Pleasant Street in the west, are 20 metres wide and cover an area of 2.87 hectares running east–west.
0.7 miW
Memorial
Prime Ministers Avenue, Ballarat
19 min walk • The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of busts of the prime ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The busts are displayed as bronze portraits mounted on polished granite pedestals. It attracts thousands of visitors annually.
1.3 miSE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
St Patrick's Cathedral, Ballarat
34 min walk • St Patrick's Cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. The cathedral was built between 1857 and 1871 designed by local architects Shaw and Dowden but was based on a design of English architect Charles Hansom.
0.8 miE
Cemetery
Ballaarat Old Cemetery, Ballarat
22 min walk • Ballaarat Old Cemetery is a cemetery located in the rural city of Ballarat, Victoria in Australia. The cemetery dates back to 1856, although records show burials took place in the area from the late 1840s.
0.8 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, Ballarat
21 min walk • The Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts is a multi-purpose performance venue located in Howitt Street Wendouree, in the Victorian town of Ballarat in south east Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Wendouree?

Nearby attractions include Ballarat Yacht Club, Ballarat (11 min walk), Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Ballarat (18 min walk), Lake Health Group, Ballarat (18 min walk), Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, Ballarat (18 min walk).

How to get to Lake Wendouree by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Wendouree:

Train

Wendouree (27 min walk)